Whilst our topical skincare products absorb into and target the epidermis, there are certain ingredients and treatment approaches that either directly or indirectly influence our dermis, with the ultimate goal being to stimulate the mighty fibroblast cells to produce new collagen, elastin and glycoaminoglycans. These key proteins and polysaccharides form the extra cellular matrix, key to skin strength, density and overall function.

In a field where the holy grail of age management procedures rely on targeting and/or influencing the dermis and activating the wound healing cascade, there has never been a better time to revisit this region of skin and explore the cells in which we seek to stimulate to tighten, firm and resurface with new epithelial tissue.